Kirundi
impiya
eem-PEE-yah
How to say it
Kirundiimpiyaeem-PEE-yahsoon
Englishmoneysoon
Frenchargentsoon
Meaning
Currency used to buy goods and services; money.
Good to know
noun class 9/10; classical/formal term, alongside amafaranga.
Examples
- Yabitse impiya mu kabati.He kept the money in the cupboard.
- Nzokwitura impiya nyinshi mu ivuzo.I will pay a lot of money at the shop.
- Nta mpiya isigaye mu mufuko wanje.There is no money left in my pocket.
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